10 Health Benefits Of Eating Soaked Figs Daily
Figs, also known as anjeer, are a scrumptious, wholesome, and healthy fruit that is eaten both fresh and dry. This delicious and juicy fruit has been popular for its proposed nutritional benefits since ancient times. Mostly grown across the Mediterranean Coast, West Asia, and the Indian subcontinent, the fruit is a powerhouse of essential nutrients like fibre, zinc, folate, magnesium, niacin, iron, and riboflavin. It boosts heart health,...
2024-05-14T13:26:37Z
Giloy To Triphala, 5 Ayurvedic Herbs To Maintain Uric Acid Levels
From keeping the skin and hair healthy to reducing weight and increasing energy, protein is essential for everything. However, we all know that too much of anything can be bad. Similarly, too much protein in the body can lead to an increase in uric acid which starts to accumulate in the joints like toes, knees, wrists, knuckles, elbows, ankles and others.Too much consumption of red meat, seafood, alcohol or illnesses like obesity, certain...
2024-04-05T13:00:12Z
Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type I - NORD (Year of the Zebra)
What is autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 1? Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 1, also called APS type 1, or autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy, also called APECED, is a rare, genetically inherited condition caused by mutations in the autoimmune regulator (AIRE) gene that results in a defect in the development of immune tolerance. Find our full video library only on Osmosis: http://osms.it/more. Join millions of current and future clinicians who learn by Osmosis, along with hundreds of universities around the world who partner with Osmosis from Elseiver to make medical and health education more engaging and efficient. We have unparalleled tools and materials to prepare you for success in school, on your board exams, and as a future clinician. Sign up for a free trial at http://osms.it/more. If you're interested in exploring an institutional partnership, visit osmosis.org/educators to request a personalized demo. Follow us on social: Facebook: http://osms.it/facebook Twitter: http://osms.it/twitter Instagram for med: http://osms.it/instagram Instagram for nursing: https://osms.it/ignursing TikTok: https://osms.it/tiktok Linkedin: https://osms.it/linkedin Our Vision: Everyone who cares for someone will learn by Osmosis. Our Mission: To empower the world’s clinicians and caregivers with the best learning experience possible. Learn more here: http://osms.it/mission Medical disclaimer: Osmosis from Elsevier does not provide medical advice. Osmosis from Elsevier and the content available on the Osmosis from Elsevier properties (Osmosis.org, YouTube, and other channels) do not provide a diagnosis or other recommendation for treatment and are not a substitute for the professional judgment of a healthcare professional in diagnosis and treatment of any person or animal. The determination of the need for medical services and the types of healthcare to be provided to a patient are decisions that should be made only by a physician or other licensed healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare professional with any questions you have regarding a medical condition. © 2024 Elsevier. All rights reserved.
9/3/2023 9:00:05 PM
Sciatica, symptoms , diagnosis ,and treatment. conditions that mimic sciatica.
Sciatica, symptoms , diagnosis ,and treatment. conditions that mimic sciatica. what is sciatica ? It is a pain radiating along the course of the sciatic nerve which runs from the lower back to the buttock, through the back of the thigh and into the lower leg and foot. Sciatica pain usually affects one side of the body. Sometimes this pain is called “lumbar radiculopathy” or “true sciatica”. Sciatica is not a diagnosis; it is a symptom of an underlying condition. Sciatica Pain: Pain is worse when sitting because sitting will place tension on the nerve, stretch it, and make it irritated and painful. The pain is a nerve pain, it is sharp, shooting pain like electric shock, running down the leg with burning, tingling, pins and needles, the pain could radiate to the leg and the foot, and there might be some numbness. The sciatic nerve originates from 5 nerve roots: from L4, L5, S1, S2, and S3. All the 5 nerve roots join together to form the sciatic nerve, then it branch out again in the thigh and the leg to give multiple muscular/ motor and sensory functions to specific areas and specific muscles in the leg and foot. What is the cause of the sciatica? 1- Lumbar disc herniation: - A disc is a cushion between the vertebrae. - These vertebrae have a soft inner material that may leak out or herniate from the disc through a tear in the outer fibrous layer, becoming a disc herniation. - This irritates the close-by nerve root. - Sciatica is one of the most common symptoms of lumbar disc herniation. - MRI is the best study for diagnosing lumbar disc herniation. - 90% of the patients will improve within about one month with nonoperative care such as: rest, physiotherapy, anti-inflammatory medication. When do you do surgery? When there is progressive weakness or persistent disabling pain for more than 6 weeks. Who is a good candidate for surgery? - A good surgery candidate will have: 1- sciatica (leg pain), 2- tension sign (positive straight leg raise), 3- abnormal neurological findings, 4- MRI finding which is consistent with the neurological examination. What kind of surgery? - Laminotomy. - Discectomy. - Surgery is better and is quick in recovery than no surgery. - Surgery will cause improvement in the pain, in the function and satisfaction, however there is no significant difference in work status between surgery and no surgery at four years. - After surgery, the patient can return to intense activity at 4-6 weeks. 2- Degenerative disc disease: - Bony spur (osteophytes) may develop and press against the nerve. - An L4-L5 disc involvement will affect the L5 nerve root. 3- Isthmic Spondylolisthesis. - There are Pars defect, so the pars defect allows one vertebral body to slip forward on the other. - Slip is a big deal, it is not a disc slipping, it is a slipping of the vertebral body. - Slipping at the L5-S1 will involve the L5 nerve root. - Slipping L4-L5 will compress the L4 nerve root. - Slipping of the vertebral body cause the disc space to collapse and stress fracture, all will have the nerve to be pinched. 4- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: - Narrowing of the spinal canal and narrowing of the intervertebral foramen (nerve root canal). - Hypertrophy of the facet joint, hypertrophy of the ligamentum flavum, disc degeneration, or arthritis are all examples of conditions which constrict the nerve root canals causing compression of the spinal nerves and sciatica. - The patient will have back pain that is better with flexion, or leaning forward over a shopping cart. - The pain will be worse with extension of the back. - The patient will have leg pain, weakness, cramps, burning and heavy sensation. - Neuroliogical examination is normal in over 50% of the patients and the straight leg raising is rarely positive. - Differential diagnosis: • hip disease or arthritis. • Metastatic disease. • Vascular problems. - Every case that you suspect to be lumbar stenosis, suspect a 5- The Periformis Syndrome: - The nerve could be irritated where it runs under the periformis muscle in the buttock. - When the periformis muscle irritates the sciatic nerve, it causes sciatica. 6- Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: - This doesn’t cause true radiculopathy, however the symptoms sometimes mimic radiculopathy or mimic periformis syndrome, and the clinician should be aware that these three entities can overlap and can mimic each other. Thank you
7/14/2023 3:32:03 AM
5 Valuable Longevity Lessons from a 102 Year Old Doctor
Dr. Gladys McGarey, a 102-year-old physician living in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, has shared valuable lessons from her life and health. Dr. McGarey is the founder of the American Holistic Medical Association and has been active in the field of holistic medicine for over 60 years. Her treatment approach focuses on caring for the patient's mind, body, and spirit, as it is the path to achieving happiness and optimal health. Dr. McGarey encourages people to view illness and pain as teachers, to understand our bodies, and to apply the best methods for healing. She has written a book titled "Happy Life: Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Any Age" to share her experiences after decades in the field of holistic medicine. She has learned many things about longevity, happiness, and life purpose. To maintain her health and happiness, Dr. McGarey adheres to several positive habits, including:#happinesss #heathylifestyle #health Subscriber channel Life Well Lived https://goo.gl/oJ3EdI for a bett
6/29/2023 3:00:23 AM